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Kalshi targets a massive $40 billion valuation, widening lead over rival Polymarket
The prediction market operator, which is eyeing a potential public debut in 2027, could close a new funding round in Q3, according to a Financial Times report.

Bitcoin falls below $60,000 as AI trade continues to draw investor interest and capital
South Korean memory chip giant on Wednesday filed to raise nearly $30 billion in a U.S. offering.

Live markets: Bitcoin claws back some of the losses after Micron beats earnings
Battered crypto sector gets some relief after Micron beats earnings, bringing back some risk appetite to the market.

Meta is developing a prediction market app called ‘Arena’ as sector booms: NYT
The app would let users forecast future events using a points-based system rather than cash wagers, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

BNY sees 'FOMO' driving asset managers into tokenized funds
Fund issuers are exploring blockchain-based ETFs amid fears of missing an early foothold in tokenized finance.

Live updates: Saylor's Strategy sinks to new 52-week low as bitcoin drops to $62,000
Crypto prices are again on the defensive amid a global stock rout set off by a 10% plunge in South Korea's Kospi.

Live markets: Bitcoin gives up morning gains as Nasdaq sheds more than 1%
Eased ETF selling and improving risk appetite are being offset by a firmer dollar and cautious institutional flows, leaving bitcoin range-bound, one analyst said.

Schwab to join prediction markets race with S&P 500 event-based options: WSJ
The planned offering would let customers bet on index moves as Coinbase and Robinhood expand in the sector.

Live markets: Bitcoin under pressure as Saylor comments on STRC selloff
About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025.

Live markets: price action turns panicky in Saylor's STRC as bitcoin drops below $63,000
Total crypto market value has held steady near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows.

